Forest are third in the Championship following their promotion from League 1 two years ago.

Nottingham Forest have identified Wolves midfielder Andrew Surman as a potential loan signing to aid them in their bid for promotion to the Premier League.

Express and Star sources reckon that Forest gaffer Billy Davies is a long term admirer of 22-year-old Surman and the Scot is looking to reinforce his squad following the injury to captain Paul McKenna.Wolves bought Surman for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £1.2million last summer but has made only three starts thus far this season.Nothing seems iminent though as Surman was pictured training with his team mates at Compton today.

My Verdict: Mick McCarthy would be foolish to let Surman go at this stage in the season. What if we picked up a couple of injuries or suspensions ourselves and it left us short? Hold on to him Mick.